Aroma Electric Mandoline SlicerAMN-100 (AMN-100) - AMN-100 Instruction Manual - Electric Mandoline Slicer

Electric Mandoline Slicer
Instruction Manual
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AMN-100

Congratulations on your purchase of the
Slicer!
Electric Mandoline
The Electric Mandoline Slicer will drastically reduce kitchen prep time,
giving you more time to spend with your family. Let the Electric
Mandoline Slicer do all the work, at the touch of button,
professionally slicing, julienning or grating as your hands stay comfortably
away from the blade. In just seconds your food will be prepped and
ready for a wide variety of dishes; including:
• Garden-Fresh Salads
• Fruit Salads
• Nachos
• Fajitas
• Stir-Frys
• Coleslaw
• ...and more!
For recipe suggestions or more kitchen solution ideas, please visit us
online at www.AromaCo.com.
Please read all the instructions before first use.
Published By:
Aroma Housewares Co.
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
1-800-276-6286
www.aromaco.com
© 2008 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances, including the following:
1. Important: Read all instructions
carefully before first use.
2. Blades and inserts are extremely
sharp, handle with care.
3. Use only on a level, dry surface.
4. To protect against electrical
shock, do not immerse cord,
plug or the motor housing in
water or any other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary
when the appliance is used near
children.
6. Do not operate any appliance
with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions
or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Aroma
customer service for
examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory
attachments not recommended
by Aroma may result in fire,
electrical shock or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord touch hot
surfaces or hang over the edge
of a counter or table.
10. Avoid contact with moving
parts.
11. Do not use this appliance for
other than its intended use.
12. Unplug this product from the
outlet when not in use, before
putting on or removing blades or
inserts and before cleaning.
13. Do not press the power switch
with any foreign object.
14. Use only with a 120V AC power
outlet.
15. Always unplug from the base of
the wall outlet. Never pull on the
cord.
16. Never insert food by hand.
Always use the food pusher.
17. Do not bend, twist or bundle the
power cord. Do not place heavy
objects on the power cord.
Doing so may cause damage.
18. Unplug the slicer from the power
outlet before removing sliced
food from the collection tray.
19. To turn off this appliance,
remove plug from the wall outlet.
20. Never reach hands or fingers into
the food chute.
21. Disconnect the switch ring from
the power switch when inserting
or removing vegetables.
22. Do not insert foreign objects into
the food chute.
23. Do not use benzene, alcohol or
polishing powder to wash this
product.
24. Keep hands and utensils out of
the container while slicing to
reduce the risk of severe injury or
damage to the product.
25. Do not remove the food pusher
during operation.
26. Do not move unit while in
operation. Doing so may result in
injury.
27. When removing processed food,
be sure the unit is turned off and
unplugged. Hold the base with
one hand and slowly slide out
the collection tray to remove
food.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.
3. If a longer extension cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
DO NOT DRAPE CORD!
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN!
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow
the instructions below:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
modify the plug in any way.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is for household use only.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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1 2 3
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1. Food Pusher
2. Small Food Chute
3. Medium Food Chute
4. Switch Ring
5. Power Switch
6. Motor Housing
7. Large Food Chute
8. Cover
9. Slicer Blade
10. Blade Carriage Fin
11. Blade Carriage
12. Container
13. Collection Tray
14. Grater Blade
15. Thin Slice Insert
16. Thin Julienne Insert
17. Thick Julienne Insert
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
Before First Use:
1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials, making sure items are received in
good condition.
3. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Wash collection cup, container, blade carriage, cover and all food
chutes, blades and blade inserts in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Do not immerse the motor housing, cord or plug in water at any time.
To Assemble the Electric Mandoline Slicer:
1
Slide the collection
tray into the
container.
2
Place the blade to be
used on to the blade
carriage. Be sure the
hole on the blade lines
up correctly with the
peg on the blade
carriage.
3
Place the blade
carriage, with the
blade in place, onto
the container, with the
blade carriage fin
pointing upward.
4
Place the cover onto
the container. Position
the cover so that the
groove to the rear of
the food chute
attaches to the blade
carriage fin.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Assemble the Electric Mandoline Slicer (Cont.):
5
Place the motor
housing onto the
cover. To connect
properly, the slots on
the motor housing
should lock into the
pegs on the cover.
6
Large
Food
Chute
Ridge
Ridge
Insert the large food
chute into the large
food chute. Be sure
the dual ridges on the
large food chute are
at the top.
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Insert the medium
food chute into the
large food chute.
Large
Food
Chute
Medium
Food
Chute
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Large
Food
Chute
Food Pusher
Medium
Food
Chute
Insert the food pusher
into the medium food
chute.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
Choosing the Correct Food Chute:
The proper size food chute depends upon the food being used. Here is a
general guide.
Food Chute
Minimum Food Size
(Diameter)
Maximum Food Size
(Diameter)
Large Food Chute 2¼ inches 3 inches
Medium Food Chute 1½ inches 2¼ inches
Small Food Chute N/A 1½ inches
NOTE:
• It may be necessary to cut larger foods to fit properly into the
provided food chutes.
• If food being used is too large, it will affect results and possibly
cause the Electric Mandoline Slicer to malfunction.
• For best results, be sure food is evenly distributed near the blade.
To Slice (Thick):
Blade/Insert Needed
Slicer Blade
1
Place the slicer blade
onto the blade
carriage.
CAUTION:
Only one blade may be used at a time. Do not attempt to stack the
grater blade on top of the slicer blade. This may cause the product
to fail or lead to injury.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Slice (Thick):
2
Place the blade
carriage into the
container. Attach
the motor housing
onto the cover.
3
Insert food to be sliced
into the food chute.
Refer to “Choosing the
Correct Food Chute”
on page 6 to
determine which food
chute should be used.
NOTE:
• For best results, be sure food is evenly distributed near the blade.
• Stack food tightly into the food chute when possible, as this will
not only produce more sliced food, but will also result in more
consistent slices.
4
Plug the power
cord into the
proper wall outlet.
Press the food
down gently with
the food pusher.
5
Press the switch ring
down into the power
switch to begin slicing.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Slice (Thick):
6
As food slices,
gently press it
downward with
the food pusher
until it cannot be
sliced any more.
Release the
power switch.
7
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Pull
the collection tray out of the container
to remove sliced food.
NOTE:
The Electric Mandoline Slicer is not intended to slice the following
foods:
• Hard, elastic foods
• Frozen foods
• Meat, including sausage and ham
• Fish
• Hollow, soft vegetables, such as scallions
• Soft vegetables, such as tomatoes
If any of these foods are used, the Electric Mandoline Slicer will not
produce desired results and may damage the blade or cause the
unit to malfunction.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Slice (Thin):
Blade/Insert Needed
Slicer Blade
Thin Slice Insert
1
Slide the thin slice
insert into the slicer
blade.
2
Place the slicer
blade, with insert,
onto the blade
carriage.
CAUTION:
Only one blade may be used at a time. Do not attempt to stack the
grater blade on top of the slicer blade. This may cause the product
to fail or lead to injury.
3
Place the blade
carriage into the
container. Attach the
motor housing onto
the cover.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Slice (Thin):
4
Insert food to be sliced
into the food chute.
Refer to “Choosing the
Correct Food Chute”
on page 6 to
determine which food
chute should be used.
NOTE:
• For best results, be sure food is evenly distributed near the blade.
• Stack food tightly into the food chute when possible, as this will
not only produce more sliced food, but will also result in more
consistent slices.
5
Plug the power
cord into the
proper wall outlet.
Press the food
down gently with
the food pusher.
6
Press the switch ring
down into the power
switch to begin slicing.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Slice (Thin):
6
As food slices,
gently press it
downward with
the food pusher
until it cannot be
sliced any more.
Release the
power switch.
7
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Pull
the collection tray out of the container
to remove sliced food.
NOTE:
The Electric Mandoline Slicer is not intended to slice the following
foods:
• Hard, elastic foods
• Frozen foods
• Meat, including sausage and ham
• Fish
• Hollow, soft vegetables, such as scallions
• Soft vegetables, such as tomatoes
If any of these foods are used, the Electric Mandoline Slicer will not
produce desired results and may damage the blade or cause the
unit to malfunction.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Julienne (Thick):
Blade/Inserts Needed
Slicer Blade
Thick Julienne Insert
1
Slide the thick julienne
insert into the slicer
blade.
2
Place the slicer
blade, with insert,
onto the blade
carriage.
CAUTION:
Only one blade may be used at a time. Do not attempt to stack the
grater blade on top of the slicer blade. This may cause the product
to fail or lead to injury.
3
Place the blade
carriage into the
container. Attach the
motor housing onto
the cover.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Julienne (Thick):
4
Insert food to be sliced
into the food chute.
Refer to “Choosing the
Correct Food Chute”
on page 6 to
determine which food
chute should be used.
NOTE:
• For best results, be sure food is evenly distributed near the blade.
• Stack food tightly into the food chute when possible, as this will
not only produce more sliced food, but will also result in more
consistent slices.
• Place food in the food chute so that the direction of the slicer
blade is going with the fiber.
5
Plug the power
cord into the
proper wall outlet.
Press the food
down gently with
the food pusher.
6
Press the switch ring
down into the power
switch to begin slicing.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Julienne (Thick):
7
As food slices,
gently press it
downward with
the food pusher
until it cannot be
sliced any more.
Release the
power switch.
8
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Pull
the collection tray out of the container
to remove sliced food.
NOTE:
The Electric Mandoline Slicer is not intended to julienne the following
foods:
• Hard, elastic foods
• Frozen foods
• Meat, including sausage and ham
• Fish
• Hollow, soft vegetables, such as scallions
• Soft vegetables, such as tomatoes
If any of these foods are used, the Electric Mandoline Slicer will not
produced desired results and may damage the blade or cause the
unit to malfunction.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Julienne (Thin):
Blade/Insert Needed
Slicer Blade
Thin Julienne Insert
1
Slide the thin julienne
insert into the slicer
blade.
2
Place the slicer
blade, with insert,
onto the blade
carriage.
CAUTION:
Only one blade may be used at a time. Do not attempt to stack the
grater blade on top of the slicer blade. This may cause the product
to fail or lead to injury.
3
Place the blade
carriage into the
container. Attach the
motor housing onto
the cover.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Julienne (Thin):
4
Insert food to be sliced
into the food chute.
Refer to “Choosing the
Correct Food Chute”
on page 6 to
determine which food
chute should be used.
NOTE:
• For best results, be sure food is evenly distributed near the blade.
• Stack food tightly into the food chute when possible, as this will
not only produce more sliced food, but will also result in more
consistent slices.
• Place food in the food chute so that the direction of the slicer
blade is going with the fiber.
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5
Press the switch ring
down into the power
switch to begin slicing.
Plug the power
cord into the
proper wall outlet.
Press the food
down gently with
the food pusher.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Julienne (Thin):
7
As food slices,
gently press it
downward with
the food pusher
until it cannot be
sliced any more.
Release the
power switch.
8
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Pull
the collection tray out of the container
to remove sliced food.
NOTE:
The Electric Mandoline Slicer is not intended to julienne the following
foods:
• Hard, elastic foods
• Frozen foods
• Meat, including sausage and ham
• Fish
• Hollow, soft vegetables, such as scallions
• Soft vegetables, such as tomatoes
If any of these foods are used, the Electric Mandoline Slicer will not
produced desired results and may damage the blade or cause the
unit to malfunction.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Grate:
Blade/Inserts Needed
Grater Blade
1
Place the grater blade
onto the blade
carriage.
CAUTION:
Only one blade may be used at a time. Do not attempt to stack the
slicer blade on top of the grater blade. This may cause the product
to fail or lead to injury.
2
Place the blade
carriage into the
container. Attach
the motor housing
onto the cover.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Grate:
3
Insert food to be
grated into the food
chute. Refer to
“Choosing the Correct
Food Chute” on page
6 to determine which
food chute should be
used.
NOTE:
• For best results, be sure food is evenly distributed near the blade.
• Stack food tightly into the food chute when possible, as this will
not only produce more sliced food, but will also result in more
consistent cuts.
• This grater works best with harder cheeses, such as cheddar or
Parmesan. Soft cheeses will not produce the same results.
4
Plug the power
cord into the
proper wall outlet.
Press the food
down gently with
the food pusher.
5
Press the switch ring
down into the power
switch to begin
grating.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC MANDOLINE SLICER
To Grate:
6
As food grates,
gently press it
downward with
the food pusher
until it cannot be
grated any more.
Release the
power switch.
7
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Pull
the collection tray out of the container
to remove grated food.
NOTE:
The Electric Mandoline Slicer is not intended to grate the following
foods:
• Hard, elastic foods
• Frozen foods
• Meat, including sausage and ham
• Fish
• Hollow, soft vegetables, such as scallions
• Soft vegetables, such as tomatoes
If any of these foods are used, the Electric Mandoline Slicer will not
produced desired results and may damage the blade or cause the
unit to malfunction.
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TO CLEAN
Unplug the Electric Mandoline Slicer prior to cleaning or removing parts.
Clean the motor housing, blades, inserts, food pusher, cover, container and food
chute after each use.
Helpful Hint
For quick and easy cleanup, all parts, except the motor housing, are
safe to wash in the dishwasher’s top rack.
• The motor housing is NOT dishwasher-safe.
To Clean Motor Housing:
1. Wipe the motor housing with a damp cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not use harsh cleaners on the motor housing as they may lead to
discoloration or malfunction.
• Do not immerse the motor housing in water.
To Clean Blades and Inserts:
1. Wash all used blades and/or inserts with warm, soapy water.
2. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing.
Helpful Hint
Prior to using blades or inserts, apply a little cooking oil to prevent staining.
To Clean Food Pusher and Food Chutes:
1. Wash food pusher and food chutes in warm, soapy water.
2. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing.
To Clean Cover and Container:
1. Wash cover and container in warm, soapy water.
2. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing.
• Do not use harsh cleaners on the cover or container as they may scratch,
discolor or crack the product.
To Store:
1. Slide the collection tray into the
container.
2. Place the slicer blade and inserts into
the container.
3. Place the grater blade onto the
blade carriage into the container.
4. Place the cover and motor
housing, food chutes and food
pusher in place on top of the
container.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Unit does not turn
on.
Blade does not
move during
operation.
The motor housing is
vibrating
excessively.
Possible Cause
The power switch and
switch dent are not
properly connected.
A foreign object is
lodged in the power
switch.
Movement has stopped
due to blockage of the
blade or an overload of
food.
A foreign object is
lodged between the
blade carriage and the
container.
The container is
overloaded with
processed food.
The unit is being used on
an uneven surface.
Solution
Place the switch ring
over the power switch.
Refer to “Parts
Identification” on page 3
for proper placement.
Remove the object.
Disconnect the power
plug. Remove blade and
clear excess food.
Remove the foreign
object.
Slide collection cup out
of the container and
remove processed food.
Replace collection cup
and resume operation.
Use only on a level, dry
surface.
NOTE:
If blades or inserts are damaged or deformed, or if performance
becomes noticeably poorer, contact an Aroma customer service
representative for replacement or repair.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase
in the continental United States.
Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or
replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product
is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $9.00 for
shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company.
Before returning an item, please call the toll free number below for a
return authorization number. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse, abuse or
neglect on the part of the owner. Warranty is also invalid in any case
that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service
station.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state
to state, and does not cover areas outside the United States.
AROMA HOUSEWARES COMPANY
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, California 92121
1-800-276-6286
M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Pacific Time
Website: www.aromaco.com
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